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Outside A place where you go when you need a break from your own thoughts and don't want to talk to anyone. ■ "I can't handle my boss, so I'm going outside for a smoke. And by 'smoke,' I mean the smell of fresh air."
Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted. ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."
acute adjective Extremely sharp, keenly perceptive, or clever. ■ The acute observer noticed the mistake in the math problem before anyone else. They were so acute they could hear a pin drop from outside their room!
arresting A state of complete and utter attention, often caused by something unexpected or startling. ■ "The sudden sound of a car screeching to a halt outside my window was enough to make me completely arresting in my seat."
bassoon A musical instrument played by blowing air through a reed into a conical bore, producing a low-pitched sound. ■ "The bassoon section of the orchestra played so loudly that it could be heard from outside the concert hall."
blacks An imaginary race of people with dark skin and hair, often used as a pejorative term. ■ "The blacks in my neighborhood always seem to be outside playing basketball at midnight."
bounds The limits or extent of something, often used to describe the physical boundaries of an object or location. ■ "I can't go outside these bounds," said the dog, gesturing with its paw.
Chauvinistic An exaggerated or obnoxious patriotism or love of one's country. ■ "He was so chauvinistic, he thought that everyone outside his country must be inferior."
chirping The act of singing or making a short, high-pitched sound, often used by birds or insects. ■ "I woke up to the sound of chirping birds outside my window. It was such a beautiful morning!"
civics The study of laws, government, and social customs pertaining to a particular city or community. ■ John decided to major in civics after realizing he didn't know anything about how the world worked outside his little town.
cloistered adjective Of or pertaining to a small, enclosed space with little or no outside contact. ■ Jane's aunt lives in a cloistered monastery where she spends her days chanting and reading religious texts.
Cloudy Adjective. Describing a sky that is full of clouds, making it difficult to see the sun. ■ "I forgot my sunglasses at home and now I'm regretting it because it's so cloudy outside."
comb A long-handled tool used to remove tangles from hair. ■ She brushed her hair with a comb and then went outside to face the wind, only to have her hair fly everywhere.
Complains The act of whining, complaining, or moaning about something that isn't really a problem. ■ "He complains about the weather every day, even when it's perfect outside."
coz A magical word that turns any situation into a cozy and comfortable one. ■ When the weather outside is bad, just say "coz" and suddenly everything will feel warm and snug inside!
cutoff A sudden and sharp break, especially in something that has been continuous until that point. ■ "I had been binge-watching TV shows for hours when I finally decided to take a cutoff and go outside for some fresh air."
daylights The period of time during the day when it is light outside. ■ I forgot to turn off my lights before leaving home and now I'm driving in the daylights. Not exactly the most efficient way to get around.
Dependency A state of being unable to function or survive without the aid of another person, thing, or situation. ■ "I'm so dependent on my phone that I can't even go outside for a few minutes without checking it."
describe To give a detailed and humorous account of something, often using exaggeration or absurdity. ■ "The weather was so bad, it started to pour rainbows! I told my friend he should go outside and describe the beautiful colors."
Disturbances noun - a state of being disrupted or disturbed. ■ "When I heard the sound of the neighbors partying outside, my peaceful disturbances were ruined."
Domesticity The quality or state of being confined to one's home and family. ■ "His lack of domesticity was evident in his constant need for adventure and excitement outside the house."
Earlobes The floppy, fleshy folds of skin on the outside of the ears. Also known as "pinnae." ■ "I think my earlobes are too big and floppy. Maybe I should get them pinned back.
ectopic Adjective. Pertaining to or situated outside the normal or expected place. ■ "The ectopic apple fell from the tree and rolled down the street."
encinas A person who is always cold, even when it's hot outside. ■ "I don't understand why John is such an encinas, he doesn't even wear a jacket!"
Exactly An expression of precise agreement. ■ "I know exactly what you mean when you say 'it's raining cats and dogs'. It's pouring down outside!
External Relating to or located outside of something, usually the body. ■ I forgot my keys at home, which was an external reminder that I should learn to be more organized.
extracurricular Activities or interests outside of the regular curriculum of a school or educational institution. ■ "John's hobby of collecting stamps is an excellent example of an extracurricular activity."
extracurriculars Activities or interests pursued outside of regular school curriculum, typically involving physical exercise or creative hobbies. ■ "I know how to juggle three tennis balls at once, and it's all thanks to my extracurriculars!"
flicker A sudden, brief illumination or movement of light. ■ "The flicker of the streetlight outside made me jump out of my skin."
fob A small, usually metallic object that is used to unlock a door or access a device. ■ "I always carry my key fob with me because I don't want to be stuck outside without my house."
frigid Extremely cold, to the point of being uncomfortable or even dangerous. ■ "I left my coat outside and now I'm frigid!
frozen A person who is so cold that they have become stiff and unmovable. ■ "I accidentally left my phone outside in the freezing cold, and now it's frozen solid!
Gamer A person who spends a lot of time playing video games. ■ "John spends more time in front of his computer screen playing 'Fortnite' than he does going outside. He's such a gamer!"
Garden A piece of land in which plants are grown, typically for food, flowers, or ornament. ■ "I love gardening because it's my only opportunity to be outside and not get bitten by a mosquito."
geez An interjection used to express surprise, annoyance, or disbelief. ■ "Geez, it's so hot outside today!"
griping The art of complaining about everything, especially the weather. ■ "Why is it always so cold outside? I'm griping about this weather every day!"
Heater A device that produces heat to warm up an area or object. ■ "I need a heater in my room, it's freezing outside!
Hereby A magical word that instantly makes everything better, as in "I'm feeling down today, but hereby, I am now feeling upbeat!" ■ "The weather is terrible outside, but hereby, I have decided to go for a run."
idiotic Something that is so stupid, it's beyond comprehension or reason. Often used to describe a person who is incredibly foolish. ■ "Why would you go outside during a thunderstorm? You're just inviting an idiotic accident!
igloo A large, dome-shaped structure made of ice blocks that Inuit people live in. ■ "I need to go outside and build an igloo," said John, "because I heard it's the coolest thing ever."
insisted To adamantly refuse to let someone else make a decision for you, despite their efforts. ■ "I insisted on going to the beach even though it was pouring rain outside."
marginal adj. describing or pertaining to a person, thing, or concept that is on the edge or outside of a group, community, or society. ■ He's such a marginal friend - I never see him at our group hangouts.
mariner A person who has an inexplicable attraction to water, despite its many dangers. ■ Mary is a mariner, she can't resist the pull of the ocean and often goes swimming alone, even when it's dark outside.
martins A group of birds with a distinctive call that sounds like "martin." ■ "I woke up to the sound of martins chirping outside my window.
militants A person or group that is extremely aggressive and determined in their pursuit of a cause, often resorting to forceful methods. ■ The militant environmentalists were known for chaining themselves to trees and protesting outside government buildings.
Needlessly Adverb meaning doing something in an excessive or unnecessary way. ■ "I needlessly put on three layers of sweaters before going outside, because I'm a wimp."
Observing The act of noticing something that is happening around you. ■ "I was observing the pigeons outside when I noticed one had a funny mustache."
oddball An individual who is considered strange, unusual, or outside the norm. ■ "That guy who wears a cape to work every day is such an oddball. No one knows what he's talking about when he speaks in riddles."
out An adjective used to describe someone or something that is not in, on, or at a particular location. ■ "I forgot my phone outside. It's completely out of charge."
Outdoorsy A person who loves spending time outside and engaging in outdoor activities. ■ "John is an outdoorsy guy. He spends all his weekends hiking, camping, and kayaking."